Our client is seeking a highly skilled, team-oriented and energetic Hardware Project Manager to join their growing team in Charlottesville, Virginia.



Join a company that has grown exponentially from year to year to become one of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. Enjoy the serene location of a company nestled in the foothills of beautiful Central Virginia. Live near Charlottesville, a city consistently ranked as one of the best in the nation.



Please respond with "Hardware Project Manager (Relocation Provided)" in the subject line.



Position Description:



Work with development teams to manage complex gaming systems. The Hardware PM’s goals will be to deliver gaming apps in a timely, organized, and well-managed way. The Hardware PM will work with Engineers, Art Directors, Third Party Contractors, Marketing, Account Management, QA, Business Partners, and Customers toward this goal.



Position Summary:



• Provide project analysis and oversee project expenditures. Keep project on-time and within budget.

• Responsible for determining project scope, duration, costs, operational requirements and risks

• Maintain high level of communications with clients, vendors, company staff and others on project progress.

• Coordinate with technical staff, IT professionals, and contractors needed to complete projects.

• Design, plan, and implement actual projects to address company goals in business expansion, technical conversions, and business strategy. Take complete responsibility to oversee projects from beginning to end.

• Assist and participate in hardware/architecture discussions and trade-offs. Trouble-shoot, diagram, research and work on hardware.



Requirements:



• Bachelors Degree in engineering field, or equivalent experience

• 6 years experience in project management with demonstrated knowledge of hardware design and architecture and current project management methodologies such as TQM, PMP, etc.

• 4 years hands-on experience working with hardware, R&D, or in a manufacturing environment

• Knowledge of technical systems that support business operations.

• Demonstrated ability to manage people, work with vendors, and settle disagreements among conflicting entities.

• Excellent communications skills both orally and in writing.

• Must be self-motivated and driven to deliver on commitments.

• Experience in implementing changes.

• Experience in a technical environment requiring coordinating software and hardware teams and multiple departments.

• Knowledge of MS Project and/or CMM preferred.

• 20% travel required.



Outstanding benefits include, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K.







Relocating to Charlottesville



Excellent schools, theater, arts, and a vibrant nightlife, a couple of hours to the ocean and a couple of minutes to the blue ridge mountains—Charlottesville has it all. In 2004, Charlottesville was ranked the best place to live in the United States. This ranking was based of living, climate, and quality of life.



About Vivus Software



Vivus Software Inc. is technology consulting, staff augmentation and recruiting firm located in the Central Virginia area, about 20 miles east of Charlottesville.



This position not a good fit for you, but you are a skilled developer looking for contract opportunities, both short-term and long-term? Then we want to hear from you! Please forward a copy of your resume to info@vivussoftware.com. Please include “contract opportunities” in the subject line.